Shawn Springs: Pick #3 in the 1997 NFL Draft

Shawn Springs is a former cornerback out of Ohio State, selected by the Seattle Seahawks with the 3rd overall pick (round 1) in the 1997 NFL Draft. He played 169 regular-season games from 1997 to 2009. From 1999 on, he played for the Seattle Seahawks, Washington Redskins and New England Patriots. He was named to 1 Pro Bowl.

Draft Details

Year

1997

Round

Round 1

Pick

3rd overall

Team

Seattle Seahawks

Position

CB

College

Ohio State

Shawn Springs Career Stats

1× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 10 seasons.
Ranks 4th in the 1997 draft class in interceptions (33).

Career Totals

Games	Solo Tkl	Sacks	Def INT
169	631	8.5	33

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
1999	SEA	16	59	10	1	0	0	5	14	0
2000	SEA	16	65	13	2	0	0	2	14	1
2001	SEA	6	12	4	1	0	0	1	4	0
2002	SEA	15	51	5	2	0	0	3	12	0
2003	SEA	12	31	6	0	1.5	0	1	11	0
2004	WAS	15	46	12	0	6	0	5	12	1
2005	WAS	14	41	3	0	0	0	1	10	0
2006	WAS	9	33	3	0	0	0	1	9	1
2007	WAS	16	47	5	0	0	0	4	15	1
2008	WAS	9	28	5	0	1	1	1	7	0
2009	NE	10	26	5	0	0	0	1	4	0
Since 1999		138	439	71	6	8.5	1	25	112	4

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Season-by-season detail is available from 1999 on; career totals above cover the full career.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

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